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Regarding the motion moved by Mr Fred Li Wah-ming today (January 13), a Government spokesman gives the following response:
"The HKSAR is established under the principle of 'One Country, Two Systems'. In accordance with the principle of 'One Country, Two Systems', the Central Authorities have been upholding Hong Kong's high degree of autonomy, supporting the HKSAR Government to act according to the law, and respecting Hong Kong's judicial independence.
"At the same time, the HKSAR should also respect that the Mainland has its own legal and judicial systems. Based on the principles of mutual respect and non-interference, it would not be appropriate for the HKSAR Government to comment on the decision made under the judicial system of the Mainland."
Ends/Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Issued at HKT 17:13
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